Contraceptive Agents
| Definition: |
Chemical substances that prevent or reduce the probability of conception. |
| Notes: |
chemical, not mechanical ( = CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES); pregn despite use = contraceptive term with no qualif, not with /adv eff |
| Also Called: |
Biodegradable Delivery Systems |
| Previously Indexed: |
Contraceptive Devices (1966) |
Contraceptive Agents Categories.
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Contraceptive Agents, Female - Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in females. Use for female contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading. |
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Contraceptive Agents, Male - Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in males. Use for male contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading. |
Contraceptive Agents Definitions and Terms
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